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Reusable Plastic - Whelping box

Step by step selection guide

Our reusable plastic whelping box comes in two colours white or blue (other colours available on large orders) The whelping box sizes range are 24"sq, 30"sq and 36"sq all of which are 12" in height. Larger boxes from Petnap are not currently available. If you're planning to have more than one litter with your bitch this whelping box would be perfect. Our birthing boxes as they are also known have many advantages over others available on the market, they are one piece there is no corners or joins to break or for bacteria to breed in they are very robust and can withstand a life time of abuse unlike PVC and wooden boxes. Every corner and edge is rounded for perfect cleaning and disinfecting you will not find a PVC or wooden whelping box that can be cleaned as well and as easy as these.

The following is a step by step selection guide which will guide you through the process of selecting the right whelping box and the appropriate range of accessories for your needs.(For Highlands/Islands/Northern Ireland/BFPO/Europe please contact us on 01256 855120 for pricing before placing your order. This includes but is not limited to AB31-38, AB40-56, HS, IV, KA27-28, KW, PA21-78, PH4-50, ZE, BT, GY, JE, IM, TR21-25, PO 30 UPWARDS).

PLEASE NOTE - orders for multiple re-useable whelping boxes will incur a £7.00 plus vat delivery charge per box due to the size of the item.

The boxes are all 12" tall, the height of the opening is 6" on the 24", 6.5" on the 30" and 7" on the 36"All sizes are complete with puppy rails The advice we give when selecting the correct size box is to measure the bitch from nose to base of tail add several inches for poles and free room and then go for the next size box up. (This is advice only and is ultimately down to the customer to select the correct size)For post birth items, CLICK HERE or visit our next page

Pet fleece can be machine washed. It is sold in white and has a green backing. The fleece will allow urine etc to pass through the fleece, stopping the upper surface from becoming saturated. Ideally abosrbent pads should then be placed under the fleece where they can collect the fluids. For post birth items, CLICK HERE or visit our next page

Newborn puppies are very vulnerable to chills in their first few days as they cannot control their own body temperature and reply on the bitch for heat or a secondary heat source such as a heat mat. We have always preferred to use heat mats rather than heat lamps, as they provide the heat underneath the pups, where its needed, rather than risking overheating the bitch. (Not to mention that fact that heat lamps are very expensive to run, consuming up to 10x the electricity consumed by a heat pad)

The heat pad is best used on the surface of the pet fleece, rather than under it. Only up to 1/2 of the floor of the box needs to be heated, again, to avoid the bitch not being able to get away from the warmth when she needs to cool down. These are plastic / vinyl pads & are not going to be suitable for animals that chew. Please click this llink for our metal chew proof pads Link Spare covers available Please select your heat pad size from size choices below.

Whether this is your first whelp or you are a seasoned professional you are going to need a host of items ranging from forceps to stethoscopes. In our experience, over 30 different items are likely to be needed!!. Unfortunately these are supplied by some 20+ different suppliers. We have sourced all these items for you and by buying in bulk have assembled them together into a competitively priced well appointed kit. See the "more information" link for a full content description.For post birth items, CLICK HERE or visit our next pagee

Easy WhelpSufficient for one whelp, "Easy Whelp" is a feed supplement which aids normal whelping and lactation in bitches, and increases puppy viability.This tub is a complete 20 day course, 10 days before and 10 days after whelping

250ml of Raspberry LeafComplimentary feeding for Dogs, Cats and other small petsLiquid traditionally used for pregnant bitches in order to facilitate a successful whelping

(Both items are available seperately in in Whelping Kit and Essential section of this site)